West Sussex · London and the South East
Poling Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Poling.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Poling
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
How a roof survey works in Poling
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose chimney pots and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Older buildings in small places like Poling may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Poling (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Questions from Poling
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Arundel station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is the coastal weather around Poling hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local roofs in Poling
Poling is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. With Ecclesden Manor about 2 miles east, Poling sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Littlehampton Academy will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Arundel station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If you’re in Poling, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Poling is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Roof surveys in BN18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Near you in Poling
The closest station to Poling is Arundel station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Poling include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Common roof problems in Poling
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Nicholas, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
Nearby places to Poling
What else we do in Poling
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Poling, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.